jumpathon
nounEtymology From jump + -athon.
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Informal A charity fundraising event involving jumping (typically trampolining or skydiving).
- Telethons, jumpathons, dancathons, runathons, swimathons, and others are promoted through advertisements.1983, Charles Harold Sandage, Vernon Ray Fryburger, Kim B. Rotzoll, Advertising theory and practice:
- Graves decided to turn the day into a jumpathon to raise money for cancer research and donated $3500 to Jump for the Cause (www.jumpforthecause.com), a nonprofit organization that helps raise money for breast cancer research.2006, Aircraft Owners, Pilots Association, The AOPA pilot: voice of general aviation: Volume 49: